NEWSLETTERTerm 3 Issue 2 July 23rd 2015 

St. Monica’s Primary School 20 Robinson Street Moonee Ponds 3039  

Phone (03) 9375 1132   www.stmonicasmp.catholic.edu.au 

 

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Feeney Principal: Mr. Peter Moore Parish Office: Phone 9370 5035 Mass Times: Saturday 6:30pm (Vigil), Sunday 8:00am, 9:15am in Italian, 10:30am and 5:30pm OSHP Number 0412 616 491

Faith Hope Love

Dear Children, Parents and Caregivers, Yesterday a wave of excitement took over the school. Mathematics was being used in earnest to ‘estimate’ the number of Jellybeans in the Jar. The prize? Not only the jellybeans, but the chance to be Principal for a Day. This morning, the results were announced. The correct number was 446 and the ONLY person who guessed correctly was Amelie Prentice from Miss Dobson’s Class. I heard from reliable sources that the children in 4D used some serious mathematical applications to try and determine reasonable estimates. It paid off! Congratulations to Amelie who will no doubt use her Principal Powers for good on a date to be determined. Special thanks go to Fete Coordinator, Mrs Jess Lothian and our Parents Association President, Ange Horton, for their organisation.

Grandparents and Special People Day

9:15am Mass 10:15am A few words from Mr. Moore (still in the church) The children then return to their classrooms 10:20am School Choir Performs for the Visitors 10:30am Special Visitors visit Classrooms then come to the Hall for Morning Tea

See you all tomorrow!

Fresh Dance Crews The Fresh Dance Crews work all term to learn a routine which then gets filmed and turned into a music video for all the children to keep. The children work to a movie camera and gain an amazing amount of self-confidence. They are an enthusiastic and creative group of children. Last term they paid tribute to Red Foo (hence the afros and animal print). Congratulations St Monica’s students Valentino Condello and Henry Carew, along with their fellow Aberfeldie Football Club team mates completed their Under 8’s season on the weekend . With no finals for under 8s the last game was greatly anticipated. Although most Sunday mornings were absolutely freezing, it was a highly successful season, with Valentino’s dad Dominic coaching the team to many great footballing moments.

We warmly welcome back Yas Berrill to St. Monica’s after six months of Long Service Leave. Yas used the time away to rest, relax, garden, travel and cook. We have missed Yas’ smiling face and her wonderful work as a Learning Support Officer. Over the next few weeks, Yas will also do some work in the Office in Chris James’ absence. We wish Chris James a happy month of Long Service Leave. Chris will be taking four weeks of leave, which coincides perfectly with the birth of her Grand-daughter last week (good planning on Grandma's part). Chris has no plans to travel, but you never know! We may find a postcard in the mail from an exotic destination. Last minute deals are always popping up! Over the next two weeks, Janine Turville will be taking some Long Service Leave as well. Janine is heading off to the United States of America. While her husband learns more about tyres (Janine’s husband owns the Bob Jane franchise in Mt. Alexander Road), Janine will be checking out the sights. A highlight of Janine’s trip will be a visit to New York City with her family.

Good Luck to the Netball Blue Team who will play St. Therese’s

in the Final

When: Tomorrow (Friday 24th July) Where: Senior Yard What time: 12:30pm

Music Lessons with Musicorp A reminder that a representative from Musicorp will demonstrate various instruments at tomorrow’s assem-bly at 3:00pm. This will give the children an opportunity to see the variety of instruments on offer and also give the parents a chance to meet with the coordinator afterwards, to answer any questions. Visitors in the Symons Centre Tomorrow we will have visitors in the Symons Centre from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Don’t head in there by mis-take, or you might be asked to do a presentation for the Catholic Education Office! Representatives from various schools will be coming from far and wide to attend the Student Services meeting. Our school will be represented by our Student Services and Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Mrs. Michelle Lawlor-McNamara.

Yesterday’s Bright Colours Casual Clothes Day was a huge hit (see a multi-coloured mix of students above). No doubt Amelie will be looking forward to helpful suggestions for her BIG day. I have heard three letters being repeated across the school: KFC. I can assure all students that when Amelie and I talk about being Principal, those three letters will be nowhere in the conversation! Regards and best wishes,

Peter Moore Principal

What am I going to do on my special day?

Student of the Week Certificates will be presented at assembly on Friday 24th July at 3.00pm, Whole School Awards Assembly (Location: Senior Yard) Luka Kennedy FM For counting backwards and subtracting a small number from a bigger number. Well done Luka! Mia Gustincich FM For exploring and creating colour poems. Well done on listing many descriptive words when discussing poetry! Flynn Prentice FR For sharing rhyming words with the class and recognising rhyming words in texts. Chloe Alajaji FR For using blocks and counters to subtract numbers to 10. Finn Daley FT For making an excellent start to term three! Keep up the great work Finn! Hamish Lambeth FT For writing a fabulous recount about his holidays and remembering to included who, what, where and when! Well done Hamish! Massimo Loverso 1B For his excellent contributions to our class discussion. Well done on a terrific start to Term 3. Elizabeth Burke 1C For always trying to do her best work and attempting new tasks. Thomas Barlow 1S For making such a wonderful start to Term 3 and for contributing confidently to class discussions and using his time wisely. Well done Thomas! Amelia Maxey 2A For her conscientious approach to her work and her positive attitude to learning. Well done! Jemima Christian 2D For her fantastic start to Term Three. Well done. Lola Martin 2M For always trying her best and caring for her peers every day. Lachlan Gordon 3K For writing an excellent procedural text about 'How To Make A Dessert'. Well done Lachlan! Saxon Farrell 3L For his fantastic work in maths and writing. Well done Saxon! Charlize Donlan-Bravo 3M For an interesting and well written recount of her trip to the snow. Annika Sirotic 4C For always working well with others and for using her initiative in the classroom. Ethan Bugeja 4D For demonstrating a thorough understanding when reading and interpreting data collections. Angelique Vaxalis 4P For writing a descriptive and emotional snapshot piece of writing about orang-utans. Great use of adjectives Angelique. Well done! Ruby Cullen 5C For her marvellous performance and enthusiasm during Reader’s Theatre. Noah Rizzo 5G For recognising that hard work pays off. Jack Mantello 5M For his excellent ideas and problem solving skills particularly in the preparation of our assembly. Carmen MacLeod 6B For her valued contributions to whole class and small group discussions. Well done! Alessandra Dent 6C For using her initiative in class and always remaining on task. Dante Juhasz 6M For displaying great leadership qualities in his T-ball team at Interschool Sports.

Important Dates July Thursday 23rd Parish Education Board Meeting Friday 24th Grandparents’/Special People Mass and Morning Tea Whole School Awards Assembly Sunday 26th Year 5 Family Mass - 5.30pm Tuesday 28th ICAS English Competition Thursday 30th Class Mass 5M Friday 31st Year F - 2 Assembly 3.00pm - Hosts FM

August Tuesday 4th Parents’ Association Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 6th Class Mass FR Year 3 First Eucharist Workshop 5.30pm or 7.00pm Friday 7th Whole School Mass - Mary MacKillop Year 3 - 6 Assembly 3.00pm - Hosts 5G Saturday 8th Parents’ Association Bogan Bingo Night Tuesday 11th ICAS Mathematics Competition Wednesday 12th Parish Education Board Meeting Thursday 13th Class Mass 1S Friday 14th Year F - 2 Assembly 3.00pm - Hosts 1S

Tuckshop Week Beginning 20th July Friday 24th Donna McInnes, Andrew Gray, Kate Leonard Week Beginning 27th July Monday Giulia Bongiovanni, Lyn Salvador, Sandra Boyle, Kirsty Taylor Tuesday Gianna Willoughby, Gianna Ripa, Tania Lewis Wednesday Marie Walker, Linda Mantello, Daniela Amore, Pricila Pangesti Thursday Silv Pane, Vivian Scarpino, Carol Moudoukoutas, Michelle McMenamin Friday 31st Maria Pricone, Serena Smith, Jocelyn Alajaji, Melissa Humann Week Beginning 3rd August Monday Lisa Osborne, Emily Devers, Tereza Barun, Angela Cashin, Jude Cassidy Tuesday Lynn Garvey, Tania Pamment, Nicole Donegan Wednesday Josie Russo, Mel Moore, Tracey Larobina Thursday Jodie Kukuljan, Kate Farmelo, Sharron Paravizzini Friday 7th Julie Durling-Landa , Michelle Christian, Annmaree Carmichael, Abbey Vandeloo, Di Abdo If you are unable to work on your rostered day would you please arrange a swap. Alternatively please contact the office.

ICAS English Competition The English Competition will be held next Tuesday, 28th July, at a time to be decided by the class teachers.

St Monica's Parent Function - Saturday 15th August School Hall - 7pm arrival Remember your very best Bogan outfit, your dancing shoes and all of your loose change $25.00 per head Tables of 10 ($250)-nominate 1 table captain BYO Drinks and Nibbles Enquiries Julie 0409407122 or Renae 0411 400 200 Book at trybooking.com searching St Monicas Bogan Bin-go This is not a fundraising event, just a fun get together!! http://www.trybooking.com/147734

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OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Program Update

Dear parents and families, This week at OSHClub we’re collecting suggestions for activities and games you would like to see and do this term. So get your thinking hats on, and come at me with your amazing ideas! Start thinking about art and craft activities, games, cooking, and sports equipment. -Jyoti ***Important Reminder***: Please remember to book in for Before and/or After School Care if you know in advance. It helps us to ensure we have enough staff rostered on, and also for catering purposes Note: Our menu for the week is displayed in our program room on the whiteboards. Feel free to pop in to see what we’re eating. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

YOU CAN GET YOUR KIDS TENNIS LESSONS DONE WHILST THEY ARE AT AFTER-CARE!

ST. Monica’s Tennis Club Contact – Steve Riley – Club Professional 0403 433 750 or steve@rileytennis.com.au

BOOK IN FOR A FREE HOTSHOTS TENNIS LESSON Just inform your OSHClub Co-ordinator about your tennis lesson (day & time) OSHCLUB DROPS OFF AND PICKS UP KIDS FOR THEIR TENNIS LESSONS!!! (Children must be booked into After Care session to be dropped off and picked up.)

Next Week’s Activities…

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

 Before Care Activities

- Word Games - Octopus

- Reflection Jour-nal - Down ball

- Butterfly Craft - Volleyball

- Balloon Rock-ets - Gaga Ball

- Paper Weaving - Fruit Salad

 After Care Activities

- Picasso Faces Craft - Footy Skills

- Floating Ball Activity - Soccer

- Apricot & Oat Balls - Markers-up

- Ice-Cream Painting - Ship to Shore

- DIY Foam - Skipping Games

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0412 616 491 Coordinator: Jyoti Assistants: Melissa, Maranda, Jarrah OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000 All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

2015 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards It is important that we take the opportunity to formally thank our hard working educators and leaders at St Monica’s. In doing this we provide an opportunity for one or many of our staff to potentially receive an award. Some of the awards objectives include:

Recognize teachers and leaders who represent excellence within their profession through their contribution to the advancement of education at a local, regional or systems level.

Raise community confidence in the teaching profession. Encourage and support increased professional development of early childhood, primary, in-

termediate and secondary teachers and leaders. Facilitate networking of teachers and leaders, and the interchange of information about suc-

cessful methods and strategies. Make grants and award prizes to teachers and leaders who have demonstrated a particularly

high level of dedication and professional excellence. Advocate, on behalf of teachers and the community, government recognition of excellence

in teaching and leadership.

Nominate an inspirational teacher now online at asg.com.au/nominate by 31st July 2015 A well written and thorough nomination is encouraged. If writing is not your forte, the Parish Education Board have a resource to assist you to convert your thoughts into a meaningful submission. Please contact the office staff if you require this assistance.

Members of the Parish Education Board.

From the Parish Education Board